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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 403.38 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 403.38 and 147.11 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 403.38 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/403.38 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 403.38 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 59,341.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341.23/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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